Barley vs. Fireweed — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are barley and fireweed different?
- Barley is higher in selenium, vitamin B1, fiber, and phosphorus; however, fireweed is richer in manganese, vitamin A, calcium, vitamin B6, folate, and vitamin B5.
- Daily need coverage for manganese for fireweed is 207% higher.
- Barley contains 42 times more selenium than fireweed. While barley contains 37.7µg of selenium, fireweed contains only 0.9µg.
Barley, hulled and Fireweed, leaves, raw are the varieties used in this article.
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Mineral Comparison
Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
| Contains more IronIron | +50% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +55.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +144.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -64.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +4088.9% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +17.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1200% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +245% |
Vitamin Comparison
Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +1857.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +108% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +17900% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +380.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +98.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +489.5% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +165% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +282.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +19.6% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +649.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +10.4% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 1.943mg | 6.704mg | 207% |
| Selenium | 37.7µg | 0.9µg | 67% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.646mg | 0.033mg | 51% |
| Calcium | 33mg | 429mg | 40% |
| Fiber | 17.3g | 10.6g | 27% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.318mg | 0.632mg | 24% |
| Folate | 19µg | 112µg | 23% |
| Phosphorus | 264mg | 108mg | 22% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.282mg | 1.356mg | 21% |
| Copper | 0.498mg | 0.32mg | 20% |
| Vitamin A | 1µg | 180µg | 20% |
| Carbs | 73.48g | 19.22g | 18% |
| Protein | 12.48g | 4.71g | 16% |
| Iron | 3.6mg | 2.4mg | 15% |
| Calories | 354kcal | 103kcal | 13% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.285mg | 0.137mg | 11% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.108g | 7% | |
| Magnesium | 133mg | 156mg | 5% |
| Vitamin E | 0.57mg | 4% | |
| Saturated fat | 0.482g | 2% | |
| Vitamin K | 2.2µg | 2% | |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 2.2mg | 2% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.295g | 1% | |
| Zinc | 2.77mg | 2.66mg | 1% |
| Fats | 2.3g | 2.75g | 1% |
| Sodium | 12mg | 34mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 452mg | 494mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 56.18g | 8.62g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.8g | N/A | |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.604mg | 4.674mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.208mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.424mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.456mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.848mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.465mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.24mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.7mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.612mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.281mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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148%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fireweed is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.8g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fireweed is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.482g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fireweed is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Barley contains less Sodium (difference - 22mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Barley is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.